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| Piele, Linda | 1 |
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Peer reviewedJeffries, Stephen R. – Catholic Library World, 1975
Discusses the ideal goals and the real problems involved in running a prison library. (PF)
Descriptors: Correctional Institutions, Institutional Libraries, Library Administration, Library Services
Peer reviewedHersberger, Rodney M. – Catholic Library World, 1979
Examines the theory and application of zero base budgeting (ZBB) and presents an example of ZBB in an academic library reference department, illustrating the preparation of a budget proposal and demonstrating the different approaches to staffing for reference services and varying funding levels. (FM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgeting, Library Administration, Library Services
Peer reviewedMorein, P. Grady – Catholic Library World, 1979
The approach to planning described is a process of self-study for academic librarians that can be used to improve library effectiveness. (MBR)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Financial Support, History, Institutional Research
Peer reviewedHartz, Fred R. – Catholic Library World, 1988
This review of the effectiveness of bibliotherapy as a correctional rehabilitation tool discusses the need for library educators and associations to recognize that the function of prison libraries is to advance the freedom to read, not to provide formal educational or rehabilitational programs. (10 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliotherapy, Censorship, Correctional Rehabilitation, Educational Needs
Peer reviewedSarkodie-Mensah, Kwasi – Catholic Library World, 2000
Discusses the problem library patron from various fronts: historical, personality traits, importance of complaints, nature and types of problem patrons and their behavior, technology and the newly-bred problem patron, strategies for dealing with problem patrons, and ensuring that library administrators and other supervisors understand the need to…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Libraries, Library Administration, Library Policy
Peer reviewedQuezada, Shelley; Soolman, Roberta – Catholic Library World, 1986
Offers overview of reasons why libraries may choose to begin volunteer literacy program in their communities and the design and evaluation methodology that will enable them to make successful evaluation of programs. Highlights include soul-searching questions, planning guidelines and suggestions, and delineation of responsibilities (library staff,…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adults, Formative Evaluation
Peer reviewedSheridan, Jean – Catholic Library World, 1986
Describes the introduction of an online searching service at the Phillips Memorial Library, Providence College (Rhode Island). Highlights include the acquisition of a microcomputer, vendor choice, cost considerations, setting up the workstation and establishing procedures, search sessions, and benefits to all elements of college community. Twelve…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Administration, Library Automation
Peer reviewedPenniman, W. David – Catholic Library World, 1991
Discusses the future of libraries and the necessary steps that need to be taken to be successful. Topics discussed include the process of change, the need to emphasize delivery systems rather than storage facilities, library services, the need for strategic planning, the role of technology, and library leadership. (11 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Change, Delivery Systems, Futures (of Society), Information Dissemination
Peer reviewedDay, Bettie – Catholic Library World, 1984
Reviews components of school library media standards and outlines funding sources for media programs. School library media specialists are challenged to work with the educational community to strengthen media programs and to establish visible, vital, and viable programs of excellence. Eleven references are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support, Learning Resources Centers, Library Administration
Peer reviewedPiele, Linda; And Others – Catholic Library World, 1986
Reviews the varying roles of academic libraries and notes ways in which libraries have become involved in administering public-access microcomputers, building software collections, and providing instructional and other support services. The goals of offering microcomputer access services and steps necessary to plan for them are examined. Eleven…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Decision Making, Higher Education
